Coquito

Coquito is a coconut-flavored, eggnog-like drink from Puerto Rico that's spiked with rum for a deliciously rich and creamy tropical treat at Christmas!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
• 2 large egg yolks, beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup white rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine evaporated milk and egg yolks in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook over the simmering water, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, and reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Step 2

Transfer mixture to a blender. Add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves; blend until combined, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Pour into sterilized glass bottles and store in the refrigerator; serve cold or over ice, if desired.